Finding the Third Proportional to 126,684 and 270,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,684 and 270,315 is: 576,791.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,684 : 270,315 = 270,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,684/270,315 = 270,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,684x = 270,315 × 270,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,684x = 73,070,199,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,070,199,225/126,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,791.06
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